By Kids, For Kids: December 6, 2005

Holiday Fun

Welcome to our December issue of BK4K! 

Its December already and finals and holidays are coming!  Time is getting tight, so this month we're bringing you a group of fun and quick gift ideas that you can make in an hour or less.

What's the best gift?  For a truly unforgettable gift, give the gift of knitting or crochet!   You never forget the person who taught you and it is a skill for life!.   Just package up some yarn and a set of kids needles or a hook for your very own 'Learn to Knit Kit' or 'Learn to Crochet Kit, set a teaching date and make a friend happy!

-- Elizabeth and Emily --

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These easy-to make ear-warmers and neckwarmers ward of winter's chill with soft angora-like Tiffany yarn. 

Want to make them as a sports headband for a boy?  Just use a more conservative yarn like Wool-ease or Lion Cotton.

For the Pre-Teen Crowd: Simple Doll Clothes & Play Sets
Make these fun and quick one-of-a-kind doll outfits and play sets for someone who is of the age to enjoy the 'Barbie' style 11½ fashion doll!

For the Family: Heirloom Decorations

Our Swedish babysitter showed us how to make these felted cone ornaments when we were little and they've been part of our family decorating tradition ever since!
 

For a Teacher: Ribbon-Trimmed Vase

Your teacher probably has enough things with apples on them already!   If they have been teaching for 10 years and have had 30 kids per year in their class ... it doesn't take higher math to figure out that they might like something different!

Brighten their holidays by following our easy pattern for decorating a small vase or bottle with ribbon yarn and items that you can find on a walk in your neighborhood.  

Add flowers from the grocery or garden for a quick, unique and inexpensive gift!